John Becker
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It appears that Ford Motor Company (FMC) will buyback or replace my 2023 Lariat SR under Ohio’s Lemon Law. It qualifies because “the vehicle has been in the shop for a cumulative total of 30 days or more during its first year or 18,000 miles.”
Ohio’s Lemon Law states:
I have two choices under the Lemon Law:
If I’m understanding all of this correctly, it appears that I could direct FMC to write me a check for $65,547. (The federal tax credit was another $7,500 off bringing my adjusted cost down to $58,047.) I could put that $65,547 toward a 2024 model or wait for 2025. I’d also consider used.
Alternatively, I could choose to direct FMC to give me a new vehicle that is to my satisfaction. And of course, everything is negotiable, but the law is on my side.
What should I be thinking about? I need help thinking this through.
Thanks!
Ohio’s Lemon Law states:
…the manufacturer may, at your option, give you a new vehicle or refund the “full purchase price.” That price includes all of the following:
- The purchase price for the car plus the costs for transportation, dealer preparation, delivery, dealer-installed accessories and other services.
- The costs for financing and credit insurance, as well as any warranty and service contract charges.
- Taxes and any other government charges, including state sales tax, license fees and registration fees.
- Direct FMC to buyback my truck for my “out the door” cost ($65,547).
- Direct FMC to give me a new vehicle that is to my satisfaction.
If I’m understanding all of this correctly, it appears that I could direct FMC to write me a check for $65,547. (The federal tax credit was another $7,500 off bringing my adjusted cost down to $58,047.) I could put that $65,547 toward a 2024 model or wait for 2025. I’d also consider used.
Alternatively, I could choose to direct FMC to give me a new vehicle that is to my satisfaction. And of course, everything is negotiable, but the law is on my side.
What should I be thinking about? I need help thinking this through.
Thanks!
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